Cranberry-Orange Glazed Roast Chicken with Herb Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A classic English-inspired dish featuring succulent chicken with a sweet-tart glaze and perfectly roasted potatoes. This English-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb red potatoes
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Toss halved red potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove. Spread on a sheet pan.
3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs on top of potatoes, skin-side up. Mix cranberries, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and remaining 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl until combined.
4. Step 4: Spoon cranberry mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are golden and tender.
5. Step 5: Scatter fresh thyme over the top and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.